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Libyan Airliner, Carrying 124, Narrowly Avoids Being Hit By Bombing
A Libyan airliner has narrowly escaped being hit by incoming fire as it landed at war-torn capital Tripoli's sole functioning airport, aviation officials said.
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9 Dead In Tripoli Airport Clashes: Libya Ministry
Nine people were killed on Monday when militiamen attacked the Libyan capital's international airport, the unity government's health ministry said.
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A Front-Row Seat as Libya's Hopes Faded
Late last year I was sitting in Tripoli's foreign ministry when a guard drew a gun on a colleague next to me and then kicked him down a stairwell. His mistake? He had complained about a news conference being delayed.
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Libyan General Sworn as Top Commander as His Planes Hit Tripoli Airport
Warplanes from Libya's internationally recognised government today attacked the last functioning airport in Tripoli, the capital controlled by a rival administration, officials said.
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Warplanes Hit Tripoli Airport Before UN Talks Start
Warplanes from Libya's internationally recognised government carried out air strikes on a Tripoli airport today just hours before United Nations-backed peace talks were due to start in Morocco.
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Second Air Strike Hits Airport in Libya's Capital
An air strike hit the last functioning commercial airport in Libya's capital Tripoli for a second day running today, residents said, as a power struggle in the oil-rich nation intensified.
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Four Killed in Libya Clashes Around Tripoli Airport
Deadly fighting between Islamist militias and forces backed by Libya's internationally recognised government on Sunday forced the closure of an airport in eastern Tripoli, military sources said.
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Libya: 22 Killed in Tripoli Airport Clashes
A day of militia fighting for control of the international airport in Libya's capital Tripoli has killed 22 people, the interim government said Sunday.
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New Clashes Between Libya Militia at Tripoli Airport
Fresh clashes broke out on Friday between rival Libyan militias battling for control of Tripoli airport, the target of 13 days of shelling that have disrupted air links to the outside world.
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Islamists Mount 'Heaviest' Assault on Libya Airport
Islamist militia launched their heaviest assault so far on Libya's main airport on Sunday two days after a truce with the rival ex-rebels that control it collapsed, a security official said.
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Libya Warring Militias Agree Truce at Main Airport
Powerful militias battling for the Libyan capital's airport have agreed a ceasefire, Tripoli said Friday, after the government sought UN help to stop the country from becoming a "failed state".
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Libyan authorities regain control of airport seized by gunmen
A militia of Libyan ex-rebels seized the runway of Tripoli International airport on Monday, surrounding planes and grounding all flights after their leader's apparent arrest, officials said.
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Amateur video captures chaos at Tripoli airport
Amateur video filmed Wednesday by a European passenger showed chaotic scenes at the Tripoli airport as a large number of people tried to escape the turmoil in Libya as the unrest continues. Inside the terminal too, similar sights could be seen, with serpentine queues at check-in counter desks and clueless people yelling with frustration.However, 65...
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Plane crashes at Libya airport, over 100 killed
A Libyan plane carrying 104 people crashed Wednesday on approach to Tripoli's airport, leaving a field scattered with smoldering debris that included a large chunk of the tail painted with the airline's brightly colored logo. A 8-year-old Dutch boy was the only known survivor.The Dutch prime minister said everyone on the Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A3...
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Libyan Airliner, Carrying 124, Narrowly Avoids Being Hit By Bombing
A Libyan airliner has narrowly escaped being hit by incoming fire as it landed at war-torn capital Tripoli's sole functioning airport, aviation officials said.
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9 Dead In Tripoli Airport Clashes: Libya Ministry
Nine people were killed on Monday when militiamen attacked the Libyan capital's international airport, the unity government's health ministry said.
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A Front-Row Seat as Libya's Hopes Faded
Late last year I was sitting in Tripoli's foreign ministry when a guard drew a gun on a colleague next to me and then kicked him down a stairwell. His mistake? He had complained about a news conference being delayed.
-
Libyan General Sworn as Top Commander as His Planes Hit Tripoli Airport
Warplanes from Libya's internationally recognised government today attacked the last functioning airport in Tripoli, the capital controlled by a rival administration, officials said.
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Warplanes Hit Tripoli Airport Before UN Talks Start
Warplanes from Libya's internationally recognised government carried out air strikes on a Tripoli airport today just hours before United Nations-backed peace talks were due to start in Morocco.
-
Second Air Strike Hits Airport in Libya's Capital
An air strike hit the last functioning commercial airport in Libya's capital Tripoli for a second day running today, residents said, as a power struggle in the oil-rich nation intensified.
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Four Killed in Libya Clashes Around Tripoli Airport
Deadly fighting between Islamist militias and forces backed by Libya's internationally recognised government on Sunday forced the closure of an airport in eastern Tripoli, military sources said.
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Libya: 22 Killed in Tripoli Airport Clashes
A day of militia fighting for control of the international airport in Libya's capital Tripoli has killed 22 people, the interim government said Sunday.
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New Clashes Between Libya Militia at Tripoli Airport
Fresh clashes broke out on Friday between rival Libyan militias battling for control of Tripoli airport, the target of 13 days of shelling that have disrupted air links to the outside world.
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Islamists Mount 'Heaviest' Assault on Libya Airport
Islamist militia launched their heaviest assault so far on Libya's main airport on Sunday two days after a truce with the rival ex-rebels that control it collapsed, a security official said.
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Libya Warring Militias Agree Truce at Main Airport
Powerful militias battling for the Libyan capital's airport have agreed a ceasefire, Tripoli said Friday, after the government sought UN help to stop the country from becoming a "failed state".
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Libyan authorities regain control of airport seized by gunmen
A militia of Libyan ex-rebels seized the runway of Tripoli International airport on Monday, surrounding planes and grounding all flights after their leader's apparent arrest, officials said.
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Amateur video captures chaos at Tripoli airport
Amateur video filmed Wednesday by a European passenger showed chaotic scenes at the Tripoli airport as a large number of people tried to escape the turmoil in Libya as the unrest continues. Inside the terminal too, similar sights could be seen, with serpentine queues at check-in counter desks and clueless people yelling with frustration.However, 65...
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Plane crashes at Libya airport, over 100 killed
A Libyan plane carrying 104 people crashed Wednesday on approach to Tripoli's airport, leaving a field scattered with smoldering debris that included a large chunk of the tail painted with the airline's brightly colored logo. A 8-year-old Dutch boy was the only known survivor.The Dutch prime minister said everyone on the Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A3...
